i am 16, and since i was 14 i have been having proplems with both of my knees, and the hospital don't know why. they have done an operation to see if there is anything wrong with them, and they told me, that they were perfect, but i am still having proplems with them, i have lots of physiotherapy, and it helps sometimes, but they still keep collapsing. is there anything apart from tablets that can help me?
2006-10-23 09:20:13 · 10 answers · asked by utd rock 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Sadly only a specialist can answer that one for you. Keep pushing your hospital until you get answers. Hope you find whats wrong and get it put right soon xx
2006-10-23 09:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had knee problems since I was 9 and the most recent was just that - my knees kept collapsing from underneath me for no apparant reason. It got to the point where some days it was so bad that I couldn't walk.
Physio did nothing to help, so I went back to the knee specialist I'd seen previously and he found, through x-rays, that my kneecaps were too high, so every time I walked, the patella dislocated out sideways briefly and this caused the feeling of weakness and collapse. It didn't hurt as they dislocated, but I had a lot of general knee pain.
I had an operation on each knee, 6 months apart at the end of 2003 to bring my kneecaps down by an inch each. I've had no problems with collapsing knees since then!
Ask if your doctor can refer you to an orthopaedic consultant who will be better specialised to diagnose what is wrong and give appropriate treatment.
2006-10-23 23:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research patella femoral syndrome. My left knee started bothering me when I was about 13. It would hurt badly for no reason, and when I walked it would give out on my and end with horrible pain. For about three years doctors took x-rays and said everything look fine. Then we finally went to a joint specialist and he said I have patella femoral syndrome. It is less common in thinner people, but thinner people who do have it is usually because of sports. I have it because my joints are weak and very loose. Lay you leg straight in front of you. Take your knee cap and try to move it around in a circle. If it does, go to the doctor because it's not suppose to move hardly at all. I hope it's not what you have because there is nothging to get rid of the pain other than luck. Sometimes it just goes away. I have found that Motrin works well for it.
Good luck!
2006-10-23 20:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Sera B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all it's unusual for someone of your age to have problems in BOTH knees which might suggest that you have a bio-mechanical problem related to your feet. I am surprised that the experts you have seen so far have been unable to pinpoint the problem.
It might be worth seeing a Consultant Podiatrist for an opinion and I'm sure your physiotherapist would be able to locate someone suitable in your area.
Don't forget that at your age you might possibly be going through a growth spurt which would also have a bearing on these joints.
Hope you improve very soon.
Good Luck
2006-10-23 12:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by H M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you overweight? Knees can't collapse but the muscles supporting them can. Try working on the muscles supporting the knees everyday for at least 30 minutes. Don't pretend you are doing it, just do it.
If the docs can't find anything then usually there is nothing wrong. So could it be in your mind?
2006-10-24 07:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things which must be considered... firstly, do your knees touch or overlap when you place your feet together? Lots of things are missing when you reveal only collapse of the knees..
Has it been determined to be a joint condition or a neurological one which would involve the muscles. May I suggest you visit a chiropractor and get another opinion. From some one who deals with body structure regularly.
2006-10-23 10:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when we face difficult situations in our lives, one way the mind has with dealing with it is to produce a psychosomatic symptom somewhere in the body. I am not saying that is happening to you, or that if it is, you are crazy. I am just saying this should be considered a possibility. Perhaps a good psychiatrist would be helpful. At least it may be helpful in dealing with the emotions that come with your situations. I find it strange that they would operate on you without first having some diagnosis.
2006-10-23 09:31:02 · answer #7 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the beginning....attempt gaining wisdom of English and then perhaps your medical doctors can understand and help you. when you learn some English, attempt going to an orthopedic physician and getting some x-rays of your knees. you will have any type of issues, including: chondromalacia, arthritis, or ligament injury. what form of operation did you have? Arthroscopy? if so, you likely want actual scientific care. What replaced into your analysis?
2016-10-02 21:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by lavinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are collapsing the hospital might have missed some small tears in the ligaments...miniscal tears. That is a symptom. Get your folks to get you to another doc. Godloveya.
2006-10-23 09:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seeing you are receiving attention what can i say to you son except as you get older the knees will improve and it seems that is how the hospital are assessing it Good Luck Son
2006-10-23 09:39:46 · answer #10 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋